Classes
Needlepoint Classes
3-DAY 3D HOUSE CLASS w/Gwendolyn - June 21-23, 2025
Calling all 3D Gingerbread House fans! Gwendolyn will be teaching two 3D gingerbread houses over one three-day weekend at 3 Kittens! Canvases are from Associated Talents (HH129 Gingerbread Boys Cottage) and Susan Roberts. (6263 Pink Peppermint Lime Slices Roof House).
Cost: $ 300.00
Calling all 3D Gingerbread House fans! Gwendolyn will be teaching two 3D gingerbread houses over one three-day weekend at 3 Kittens! Canvases are from Associated Talents (HH129 Gingerbread Boys Cottage) and Susan Roberts. (6263 Pink Peppermint Lime Slices Roof House).
Cost: $ 300.00
BEGINNING NEEDLEPOINT (meets 2x) - select Saturdays 10:00am-Noon
Join a group of up to six stitchers to learn the basics of this popular creative needle art. Whether you are brand new to needlepoint or need a refresher, this is the class for you. Plan to come to the shop any day before class and we will help you choose a small project (on 13 mesh canvas). Your instructor, Paula, will discuss thread choices in your first class and will help you choose the perfect threads for your canvas. You will need a small embroidery scissors and stretcher bars (available here), and your class purchase includes tapestry needles, a needle threader and our How To Needlepoint Handout. Your instructor will teach you the basic needlepoint stitch (called the Tent Stitch) in Continental (Session 1) and then Basketweave (Session 2). You will also learn how to attach stretcher bars, open a skein of thread, how to begin and end your thread and what order to stitch the different areas in your canvas. Lots of other tips and tricks shared during class - all you need is your enthusiasm to learn something new!
Cost: $ 130.00
Join a group of up to six stitchers to learn the basics of this popular creative needle art. Whether you are brand new to needlepoint or need a refresher, this is the class for you. Plan to come to the shop any day before class and we will help you choose a small project (on 13 mesh canvas). Your instructor, Paula, will discuss thread choices in your first class and will help you choose the perfect threads for your canvas. You will need a small embroidery scissors and stretcher bars (available here), and your class purchase includes tapestry needles, a needle threader and our How To Needlepoint Handout. Your instructor will teach you the basic needlepoint stitch (called the Tent Stitch) in Continental (Session 1) and then Basketweave (Session 2). You will also learn how to attach stretcher bars, open a skein of thread, how to begin and end your thread and what order to stitch the different areas in your canvas. Lots of other tips and tricks shared during class - all you need is your enthusiasm to learn something new!
Cost: $ 130.00
NEEDLEPOINT 1-DAY WORKSHOP w/Paula - Select Saturdays 10am-3pm
New for 2025! Join us for a full day of stitching with Paula. We will take a short lunch break around 12:30pm - otherwise, plan on a relaxed day of needlepointing with a group of stitchers. Paula will work with each person to suggest new ideas for stitches and threads. Valuable needlepoint tips and tricks will be shared with everyone. Please bring a canvas purchased at 3 Kittens. All levels of stitching experience welcome!
Cost: $ 75.00
New for 2025! Join us for a full day of stitching with Paula. We will take a short lunch break around 12:30pm - otherwise, plan on a relaxed day of needlepointing with a group of stitchers. Paula will work with each person to suggest new ideas for stitches and threads. Valuable needlepoint tips and tricks will be shared with everyone. Please bring a canvas purchased at 3 Kittens. All levels of stitching experience welcome!
Cost: $ 75.00
NEEDLEPOINT 2-DAY CANVAS EMBELLISHMENT w/Paula - Fri & Sat, May 2-3, 10am-4pm
New for 2025! Treat yourself to two days of canvas embellishment with Paula who will help you choose stitches, threads and embellishments for your canvas. Everyone will have a chance to learn new tips and tricks from all the projects including techniques like beading and working with silk ribbon. Please bring a canvas purchased at 3 Kittens. All levels of stitching experience welcome!
Cost: $ 200.00
New for 2025! Treat yourself to two days of canvas embellishment with Paula who will help you choose stitches, threads and embellishments for your canvas. Everyone will have a chance to learn new tips and tricks from all the projects including techniques like beading and working with silk ribbon. Please bring a canvas purchased at 3 Kittens. All levels of stitching experience welcome!
Cost: $ 200.00
NEEDLEPOINT COACHING APPOINTMENT w/Gwendolyn on Wednesdays 11-Noon
Private lessons with Gwendolyn are available most Wednesdays from 11:00am-Noon. Please call the shop to register 651-457-4969.
Private lessons with Gwendolyn are available most Wednesdays from 11:00am-Noon. Please call the shop to register 651-457-4969.
NEEDLEPOINT COACHING APPOINTMENT W/Paula on Tuesdays 10-3p
These one-hour private lessons are on Tuesdays with Paula and are available to anyone wanting to work one-on-one with an instructor. This format works best for stitchers who want to learn a specific technique or make progress on developing a stitch guide for a particular canvas. You may bring any canvas to a private session, and you may book more than one hour at a time.
Cost: $ 65.00
These one-hour private lessons are on Tuesdays with Paula and are available to anyone wanting to work one-on-one with an instructor. This format works best for stitchers who want to learn a specific technique or make progress on developing a stitch guide for a particular canvas. You may bring any canvas to a private session, and you may book more than one hour at a time.
Cost: $ 65.00
NEEDLEPOINT WORKSHOP w/Gwendolyn - Thursdays 5:30-7:30pm
Bring a canvas you purchased from 3 Kittens to these in-person workshops - Gwendolyn will provide guidance for stitches and threads for several areas. Your needlepointing will never be the same. All levels of stitching experience welcome!
Cost: $ 35.00
Bring a canvas you purchased from 3 Kittens to these in-person workshops - Gwendolyn will provide guidance for stitches and threads for several areas. Your needlepointing will never be the same. All levels of stitching experience welcome!
Cost: $ 35.00
NEEDLEPOINT WORKSHOP w/Gwendolyn - Wednesdays 12:30-3pm
Bring a canvas you purchased from 3 Kittens to these in-person workshops - Gwendolyn will provide guidance for stitches and threads for several areas. Your needlepointing will never be the same. All levels of stitching experience welcome!
Cost: $ 40.00
Bring a canvas you purchased from 3 Kittens to these in-person workshops - Gwendolyn will provide guidance for stitches and threads for several areas. Your needlepointing will never be the same. All levels of stitching experience welcome!
Cost: $ 40.00
NEEDLEPOINT WORKSHOP w/Jill - Thursdays 10:00am-1:00pm NEW TIME!
New for 2025! Jill's workshop is now expanded to three hours. Relax and stitch on your own canvas in the company of other stitchers. Jill will be on hand to answer questions about basic needlepoint, suggest stitches and threads for 2-3 areas in your canvas, show you how to add beads to your canvas or how to follow a decorative stitch chart. All levels of stitching experience welcome!
Cost: $ 45.00
New for 2025! Jill's workshop is now expanded to three hours. Relax and stitch on your own canvas in the company of other stitchers. Jill will be on hand to answer questions about basic needlepoint, suggest stitches and threads for 2-3 areas in your canvas, show you how to add beads to your canvas or how to follow a decorative stitch chart. All levels of stitching experience welcome!
Cost: $ 45.00
NEEDLEPOINT WORKSHOP w/Paula - Fridays 10am-1pm
Bring one canvas to work on with Paula during this in-person group class. Paula will work her way around the table and suggest new ideas for stitches and threads for 2-3 areas in your canvas. Please bring a canvas purchased at 3 Kittens. All levels of stitching experience welcome!
Cost: $ 45.00
Bring one canvas to work on with Paula during this in-person group class. Paula will work her way around the table and suggest new ideas for stitches and threads for 2-3 areas in your canvas. Please bring a canvas purchased at 3 Kittens. All levels of stitching experience welcome!
Cost: $ 45.00
NEEDLEPOINT WORKSHOP w/Sara - 3rd Sunday/Month 10am-Noon
Bring a canvas you purchased from 3 Kittens to these in-person workshops - Sara will provide guidance for stitches and threads for several areas. Plan to drop off your canvas several weeks before the class date as Sara will have stitches and thread suggestions ready for you on the day of class. Enjoy the company of other stitchers while you make progress on your own project. All levels of stitching experience welcome!
Cost: $ 40.00
Bring a canvas you purchased from 3 Kittens to these in-person workshops - Sara will provide guidance for stitches and threads for several areas. Plan to drop off your canvas several weeks before the class date as Sara will have stitches and thread suggestions ready for you on the day of class. Enjoy the company of other stitchers while you make progress on your own project. All levels of stitching experience welcome!
Cost: $ 40.00
NEEDLEPOINT: INTRO TO PATTERN STITCHES w/Paula - Fridays, April 4 & 18, 10:00am - 1pm
Are you ready to start learning new stitches or wish to refine your stitching skills? Then this is the class for you! Choose from two color options of Moroccan Tiles (6x6 on 18 mesh) - bright multi-colored (ORANGE) or blue/purple/green (BLUE). The stitch guide includes 12 different stitches and you will be working with single strand threads. Lots of stitching tips including how to compensate your stitches to fit the painted areas.
Cost: $ 130.00
Are you ready to start learning new stitches or wish to refine your stitching skills? Then this is the class for you! Choose from two color options of Moroccan Tiles (6x6 on 18 mesh) - bright multi-colored (ORANGE) or blue/purple/green (BLUE). The stitch guide includes 12 different stitches and you will be working with single strand threads. Lots of stitching tips including how to compensate your stitches to fit the painted areas.
Cost: $ 130.00
STELLA WITCH w/Gwendolyn (HT01) - Thursdays Apr 10, 24, May 9, 5:30-7:30pm
Join us to stitch this not-so-wicked witch from Shelly Tribbey Designs - we've named her Stella! Gwendolyn has worked her needlepoint magic once again and selected wonderful stitches and threads and beads. Stella will make a wonderful statement piece for your Halloween decor.
Cost: $ 110.00
Join us to stitch this not-so-wicked witch from Shelly Tribbey Designs - we've named her Stella! Gwendolyn has worked her needlepoint magic once again and selected wonderful stitches and threads and beads. Stella will make a wonderful statement piece for your Halloween decor.
Cost: $ 110.00